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Item Size
136.6M
Homage à François Couperin (1978) 2m, dir. Philip Stapp. Also known as "Butterflies". A three-minute fantasy of butterflies and dragonflies cavorting amongst the pussywillows, Japanese-inspired animation accompanied by two variations on keyboard works by the Baroque composer. Uses a pointillist technique to provide a stroboscopic illusion where recognizable shapes become fluid abstractions, and where time is stretched to reveal the main patterns of the choreography. Exhibits a visual haiku wherein an invisible air current stirs the leaves of grass and blows back the butterflies. For more on director Philip Stapp, visit www.afana.org/stapp.htm
Reviewer:DeadMediaArchive
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August 14, 2014 (edited)
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Amazing!
I had recently seen Stapp's SYMMETRY elsewhere, and though a big fan of AFANA, had not noticed the Stapp page there until tonight. Nor the films uploaded
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here. Kudos, once again, Geoff, for your impeccable taste in resurrecting perfect gems of films from nearly-forgotten artists.
Reviewer:kareneliot
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December 5, 2009 Subject:
Just lovely!!
A really charming piece. Worth watching.
Reviewer:brewster
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October 11, 2007 Subject:
only a test
This is a wonderful animation, where butterflies are dancing to Baroque Music. I could watch and listen to this over and over again, and will! Thanks
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for the new collection "Academic Film Archive of North America", where many interesting and rare films are made available for an international audience.